Pope in Colombia prays for victims of Mexico quake and
Hurricane Irma
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| Soldiers remove debris from a partly collapsed municipal building after an earthquake in Juchitan, Oaxaca state, Mexico.- AP |
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis said he is
close to all those suffering the consequences of the devastating earthquake
that has struck Mexico and that he is praying for them and for
all those affected by Hurricane Irma.
The Pope’s words of vicinity and concern came at the
conclusion of a Beatification
Mass on Friday in the Colombian town of Villavicencio during his
five-day apostolic journey to Colombia.
Decrying the fact that the powerful earthquake that rocked
Mexico on Thursday night has caused death and destruction the Pope said he is
spiritually close to “those who have lost their lives and to their families”.
He went on to say that he is also following closely the
crisis situation caused by Hurricane Irma in the Caribbean region “as it leaves
many victims and huge material damage in its wake, while causing thousands of
people to be displaced.”
“I am following the situation with my heart and I am praying
for them” the Pope said and he asked those present at the Mass to join him in
his intention.
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